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leucophore
- Term ID
- ZFA:0009261
- Synonyms
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- guaninophores
- guanophore
- Definition
- A pigment cell derived from the neural crest. Contains uric acid or other purine crystals deposited in stacks called leucosomes. The crystals reflect light and this gives a white appearance under white light. These cells express purine nucleoside phosphorylase 4a.
- Appears at
- Unknown
- Evident until
- Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
- References
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- CL:0000571
- TAO:0009261
- Ontology
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